Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, greetings of Peace!

After having launched the Synod of Bishop 2023 with the theme “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.” It is now a time for us to embark into the path of journeying together in communion with the universal Church. In fact we have been already journeying together since the erection of our Diocese; we journeyed together in formulating our Vision and Mission, and eventually we succeeded to come out with a Diocesan Pastoral Plan; we also have started various activities in the parishes based on the Pastoral Plan. Thus, the Pope call to participate in the synodal process is a plus advantage for our Diocese. “It is precisely this path synodality which God expects of the Church of the third millennium.”

Quoting from the preparatory document: “The purpose of the synod and therefore of this consultation is not to produce documents but to plant dreams, draw forth prophecies and visions, allow hope to flourish, inspire trust, bind up wounds, weave together relationships, awaken a dawn of hope. Learn from one another and create a bright resourcefulness that will enlighten minds, warm hearts, give strength to our hands”. (Preparatory Document)